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Re: Pacers vs. Wizards Post-Game Thread: The season ends with a thud

I consdiered starting a thread on this, but decided against it.

OK, so I was at the game tonight and stayed for fan appreciation thing right after the game and while most of the fans were jumping up and down for some crazy yellow ball, something caught my attention so I stayed until Rick walked off the court.

First I saw Jeff and Rick in a long embrace and Rick was doing all the talking - this lasted maybe a minute. Then Rick walked up to Daniels and a similar thing happened, so I kept my eyes on Rick and he walked up to 8 different players (keep in mind I didn't start noticing this until about halfway through) but Rick was hugging the players one-by-one and he would talk to each one for 30 seconds or so.

My immediate thought was Rick knows he's leaving after the season - the players know he's leaving so Rick is thanking each player individually.

Then on my drive home I was thinking - wait a minute, Rick wouldn't tell the team he's leaving that way. So more than likely I'm full of it, but I thought it was worth posting

Re: Pacers vs. Wizards Post-Game Thread: The season ends with a thud

Jerm, I need to say something to you. Rick is gone, so why not have a little class and not kick him on his way out.

I dont know that he is out until he is out.

I also dont having nothing against Rick Carlisle the person, he seems like a great dude but I hate the way he coaches with passion. I will not sit here and act like something has changed because he is getting fired.

I wish him luck with his next job and I hope he gets back on his streak of winning 50 games and getting to the playoffs, but I do not want that man coaching the Pacers. And most definitely if he is here next season (and I know thats a long shot) and I will not be getting the league pass nor will I watch the Pacers when they are on national TV.

Re: Pacers vs. Wizards Post-Game Thread: The season ends with a thud

I also dont having nothing against Rick Carlisle the person, he seems like a great dude but I hate the way he coaches with passion. I will not sit here and act like something has changed because he is getting fired.

I wish him luck with his next job and I hope he gets back on his streak of winning 50 games and getting to the playoffs, but I do not want that man coaching the Pacers. And most definitely if he is here next season (and I know thats a long shot) and I will not be getting the league pass nor will I watch the Pacers when they are on national TV.

Though I agree with you, bear in mind that there's a very real possibility that whoever replaces him may be even worse.

Re: Pacers vs. Wizards Post-Game Thread: The season ends with a thud

I want to say something about the actual game tonight. Pacers played hard and fairly well. Maceo is the most underrated player on the Pacers - he is what I call a winning player - he does so many good things - team defense, always making the right play - he is just a very underrated player.

Granger really grew up this season and I think he'll benefit from these struggles in the future